Just picked up a new 2011 X534 last Thursday. I was surprised to see it came with this different seat. I know it's not open back but it appeared to be taller and more comfortable than the seat I've seen on X series machines with the open back so I didn't complain. Does anyone know if they are all going to start coming through with this change?
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JDGREEN4ME
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Don't know about the seat change but the 534 is a good model. This will be the third season coming up that I have owned mine and I don't regret buying it! 
Markcuda
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Looks good
I see the seat has a hole in it for water to drain.:thumbsup:
I see the seat has a hole in it for water to drain.:thumbsup:
Thats good to hear JD, as you can imagine, much thought and debating went into this. I'm a little worried about the 4ws tilting the mower deck and cutting unevenly in turns. I've seen the complaint and I can visually see the deck move as I turn lock to lock. Have you had any issues like this or anything else?
8086bruce
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The 2011 X530/534/X540 all have that new seat. The X500/X530/X534 have a new engine and a smaller fuel tank.
Markcuda
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By how much smaller?
I was told the "new engine" is a bit of a lie and they merely bumped the horsepower rating up one to avoid new emissions regulations but I can't confirm that. I had no idea the fuel tank was smaller...I'll check my documentation when I get home but I hope it's not too much smaller.
Markcuda
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Last years model(2010) were 5 gallons.
8086bruce
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For 2010 the engine was a 675cc 25 hp and a 5gal tank. For 2011 4.5 gal tank and a 726cc 26hp engine that is a diff. series engine than the 2010 engine.
Markcuda
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For 2011, you get 1 more horse power but less fuel for it:laughing: